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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.53, 1,048.22 and 351.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.53, 1,048.22 and 351.87 is: 527.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.53 : 1,048.22 = 351.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.53/1,048.22 = 351.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.53x = 1,048.22 × 351.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.53x = 368,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,835.41/699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.27

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